§ 64. Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the attention of the War Cabinet has been directed to the effects of the artificial maintenance of the price of paper; whether they are aware that, under the present control, there is a restriction of enterprise and employment as well as penalising of the public; whether the results on trade papers and Colonial and foreign trade have been considered; and whether, in view of the public belief that there has been a cornering of the paper market, and that prices are now double what they would be if there were a free market, the War Cabinet will give directions for the withdrawal of controlled prices?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The whole matter is under the consideration of His Majesty's Government, and I expect to be in a position to make an announcement shortly.